o The Sugar Plum Chic Holiday Boutique Benefitting A Space 2 Dream is from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at Clarkston Mills, 20 W. Washington St., Clarkston. A Space 2 Dream is a nonprofit organization that gives surprise bedroom make-overs to kids and teens who are in need or at risk in South East Michigan. Admission is $3. For more information, email info@aspace2dream.org.

o Lincoln of Troy dealership will provide cars for community members, Hospital employees and volunteers to test drive from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, 1101 W. University Drive, Rochester Hills. For each person who test drives a vehicle, Lincoln will donate $20 to the Crittenton Foundation for the tower project. For more information, call 248-652-5345.

o the Holly Dolly Holiday Fundraiser is from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, 407 Pine St., Rochester. Guests will be able to bid on artist-made dolls and soft toys. All proceeds support the Paint Creek Center for the Arts Exhibition Program. The cost is $15 or $20 for nonmembers.

o The Living with Chronic Illness lecture is from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Unity Church of Lake Orion, 3070 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. Speaker Aletha Kuenstler, RN, (Retired), BSN, MSN, CSW, and Author who was given less than six months to live in her early thirties and currently living life to its fullest at 65, Aletha testifies to God's sustaining strength in the face of each new challenge.

o The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's 14th Annual International Survivors of Suicide Day is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, 1340 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. To register, visit commongroundhelps.org, or contact Amelia Lehto at 248-451-2613 oralehto@commongroundhelps.org.

o Exercise for Seniors 50+ is at 10:45 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. The cost is $2.50 per class.

o Tai Chi class is from 7-8 p.m. every Monday at the Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. The cost is $10 per class.

o A Yoga class is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. The cost is $10 per class.

o The Let There Be Light Free Exercise Class for Women is from 9-10 a.m. Monday through Friday at the River Downtown, 111 College St., Holly. All levels of fitness are encouraged to come. Develop at your own pace, join us once a week or up to 5 days a week. Equipment provided. Contact Jeannie Dillon at downtown@hisriver.net or call 248-933-9302.

Library happenings

o The House Staging program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak. Kathi Jones-Cutler, realtor and stager, presents a program on the importance of staging, whether you are selling or staying, and how to do it the right way. To register, visit ropl.org or call 248-246-3727.

o A Teen Movie rated PG 13 will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford.

o The Furry Friends Are Best Friends event is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Rochster Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Shake paws and make friends with our furry reading dogs Lucy and Gemini. Enjoy a magical evening as we share best friend stories, play games, and make a craft with our Bow-Wow buddies. To register, visit rhpl.org.

o The Parenting Series is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak. To register, visit ropl.org or call 248-246-3727.

o The "What's Cooking" event is from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township.

o The Teen Hobbit program is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak. To register, visit ropl.org or call 248-246-3725.

o Fabulous Friday with Karen Czarnik Presents Tunes, Tales, and Tickles Together is from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Join storyteller and musician Karen Czarnik for this fun-filled program for little ones and their caregivers. To register, call 248-650-7148.

o The Thanksgiving Crafts event is from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford. Decorate your house and dinner table with all kinds of festive Thanksgiving and fall crafts. To register, call 248-684-0845.

o The Independent Film Series is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak.

o The Ferndale Public Library's Annual Bake Sale is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. The sale will benefit the library's well-attended Summer Concert Series. Those interested in baking for the sale, should contact the library's Circulation Coordinator, Kelly Bennett at 248-547-6001 or kelly@ferndalepubliclibrary.org.

o The Southfield Christian School Discover Us Open House is from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at Southfield Christian School, 28650 Lahser Road, Southfield. For more information, visit www.southfieldchristian.org or call 248-357-3660 ext. 258.

o The second annual Lighting the Way for the Holidays, a festive event featuring beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, gifts, and entertainment is at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Bank of America corporate office atrium, 2600 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy.

o The Antique Appraisal Fair is from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at Wixom City Hall, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. A $5 fee is assessed for each item appraised to benefit the Wixom Historical Society.

o The Dual of the Ironclads lecture is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society, 405 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac. In 1862 the battle between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (ex USS Merrimack) lasted for over three hours before the ships disengaged. Larry Hathcock, a U.S. Navy veteran and President of the Michigan Regimental Civil War Round Table will describe the development of both ships and the historic battle. Admission is $5.

o The Documentary Series "Our Story Of" showing is at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Mahany/Meininger Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak. To register, call 248-246-3900.

o A live turkey and other feathered farm animals from the Bowers School Farm will visit at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak. To register, visit ropl.org or call 248-246-3725.

o Steve Guttenberg presents The Guttenberg Bible from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township. Tickets are $10 for members or $12 for nonmembers.

o The Clarkston Community Women's Club meeting is from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston.

o Stitched Together with Love free Womens Quilting and Crocheting Group meets at 10:30 a.m. the 2nd Saturday of every month at the River Downtown, 111 College St., Holly. New or seasoned quilters and crocheters are invited to join. Assistance is provided, bring a lunch and stay for the day being creative. Contact Mary Johnson at downtown@hisriver.net, or call 248-328-0490.

Book notes

o A Tribute to Jeff Zaslow by Jordan Zaslow The Magic Room: A Story About the Love We Wish for Our Daughters is from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township.

o Book Discussion: The Thirteenth Tale is from 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford.

o Book Discussion: The Thirteenth Tale is from 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford. The Thirteenth Tale is told by Margaret Lea, whose greatest joy is reading.

o The Book Club is from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Lyon Township Public Library, 27005 S. Milford Road, South Lyon. Join us in a lively discussion for State of Wonder by Ann Patchett.